ATTENTION NEW APPLICANTS
Applications for some schools are closed for the summer and will reopen in late July. Check your school’s status on the “Apply for a Pass” page, and (if your application is closed) join the mailing list to be notified when applications reopen.
Applications for some schools are closed for the summer and will reopen in late July. Check your school’s status on the “Apply for a Pass” page, and (if your application is closed) join the mailing list to be notified when applications reopen.
About Us
Alameda CTC manages the Student Transit Pass program to support the traveling needs of Alameda County students and promote efficient, cost-effective transit options.
The program started as a pilot in 2016 and in 2024 achieved a major milestone: every eligible school in Alameda County is now enrolled! This expansion ensures that students have access to free bus transportation up through high school graduation, making it easier than ever for students to travel to and from school, jobs, and extra-curricular activities.
During the 2023-24 school year, over 30,000 students at over 132 schools participated in the program, taking nearly 1.8 million free bus rides in total (as of June 2025).
Program Goals
- Reduce barriers to transportation and enable convenient travel.
- Improve transportation options for Alameda County’s middle and high school students.
- Promote public transit use in Alameda County.
- Reduce transportation costs with free and discounted rides.
Program Evaluation
- 2016-2017 Pilot Evaluation Report (Year 1)
- 2017-2018 Pilot Evaluation Report (Year 2) and Appendices
- 2018-2019 Pilot Evaluation Report (Year 3)
- 2016-2019 Pilot Evaluation Report (Final)
- 2019-2020 Program Evaluation Report
- 2020-2021 Program Evaluation Report
- 2021-2022 Program Evaluation Report
- 2022-2023 Program Evaluation Report
Program Partners
Contact Us
Have questions? We’re here to help! Contact us using the form below if you’d like to learn more about the Student Transit Pass program, and our team will assist you as soon as possible.
